A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 391762 Details
Epoch: 18 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 391794 epoch_slot_no: 2994 block_no: 391742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2099 time: 2017-12-23 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xcfda09e91aabf1847f8d3b5038e3b7d60c103557baca8c76c158480b44f7be57Block Operator
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